The EIU view

The Gambia will remain politically fragile in 2019-20 as the transition from authoritarian state to democratic rule inches forward somewhat chaotically. As policymaking gathers pace under the new administration led by the president, Adama Barrow, we expect economic growth to gradually pick up. This will be driven by higher agricultural output, recovery in trade and tourism, strengthening investor interest and sustained aid inflows.

Variable: Good Friday, Easter Monday. In addition, all Muslim holidays are observed in accordance with the Islamic or hijri calendar, based on the lunar year, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Ramadan will fall in May-June in 2018. Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan; June 14th) and Eid al-Adha (Feast of the SacrificeˇŞthe tenth day of the haj, or pilgrimage; August 20th) are public holidays